Kazan Theological Seminary

Orthodox Christian Theological education in Kazan has its roots dating back to 1718, when a school for the children of clergy was established.

An attempt to provide higher education was made in 1798 through the establishment of the Kazan Theological Academy.

However, this proved unsustainable and the institution was returned to the Kazan Theological Seminary in 1818.

In 1847, the Academy supported the missionary efforts of the Kazan Diocese by organizing a committee to oversee the translation of texts to reach non-Christian peoples.

During the tenure of Bishop Grigory Postnikov (1848 to 1856), the Academy received the extensive library of the Solovetsky Monastery.